]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/03/02/neighborhood-matching-fund-large-projects-workshops-coming-up-in-march/feed/0People’s Academy for Community Engagement Presents “Cracking the Codes”http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/27/peoples-academy-for-community-engagement-presents-cracking-the-codes/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/27/peoples-academy-for-community-engagement-presents-cracking-the-codes/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 22:45:04 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4399Join us Saturday, March 21 for a free screening of “Cracking the Codes” followed by a discussion facilitated by Darlene Flynn of the City of Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights. Click here for more information.
]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/27/peoples-academy-for-community-engagement-presents-cracking-the-codes/feed/0Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Request for Laurelhurst Elementary Schoolhttp://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/25/meeting-scheduled-to-discuss-zoning-change-request-for-laurelhurst-elementary-school/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/25/meeting-scheduled-to-discuss-zoning-change-request-for-laurelhurst-elementary-school/#commentsWed, 25 Feb 2015 22:36:38 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4398A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations regarding Laurelhurst Elementary School. The request is to modify current regulations to allow additional portable classrooms above the allowed lot coverage of 45%. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Laurelhurst Elementary School Auditorium (4530 46th Ave NE).

This meeting will include a presentation on the requested modification before the Development Standards Departure Advisory Committee, a group composed of neighbors and School District and City representatives that is formed to address School District requests for a zoning departure. After the presentation, the public is invited to make comments concerning the request.

Following public testimony, the committee will make a recommendation to either grant outright, grant with conditions, or deny the requested zoning modifications; or it can decide to hold additional meetings. The final decision is made by the Seattle Department of Planning and Development.

If the public cannot attend the meeting, written comments can be submitted to:

]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/25/meeting-scheduled-to-discuss-zoning-change-request-for-laurelhurst-elementary-school/feed/0Large Projects Fund Workshop Tonight!http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/19/workshops-announced-for-applicants-to-large-projects-fund/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/19/workshops-announced-for-applicants-to-large-projects-fund/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 09:12:51 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4382If your group is planning to apply to the Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Projects Fund, you must attend one of six workshops. Tonight’s workshop is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Casa Latina, 317 17th Ave S.

The Large Projects Fund awards matching funds of up to $100,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects. Attendance at one of the six workshops is required in order to submit a Large Projects Fund application.

The mandatory workshop will provide an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, the qualities of a strong application, and the review process. Neighborhood and community groups interested in the fund are invited to attend. Future workshops are as follows:

The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Program awards matching funds for projects initiated, planned, and implemented by community members. Its goal is to build stronger and healthier neighborhoods through community involvement and engagement. Every award is matched by a neighborhood’s contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials, in-kind professional services, or cash.

]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/19/workshops-announced-for-applicants-to-large-projects-fund/feed/0Neighborhood Matching Fund Supported – Fortune’s Bones, Sunday, February 22http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/17/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-fortunes-bones-sunday-february-22/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/17/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-fortunes-bones-sunday-february-22/#commentsTue, 17 Feb 2015 17:55:40 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4393Plan to attend this FREE musical presentation at the Paramount Theater. The Neighborhood Matching Fund supported the production with a $25,000 award. Click here for more information.
]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/17/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-fortunes-bones-sunday-february-22/feed/0Neighborhood Matching Fund Supported Film Project wins Place at the Seattle Asian American Film Festivalhttp://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/11/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-film-project-wins-place-at-the-seattle-asian-american-film-festival-at/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/11/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-film-project-wins-place-at-the-seattle-asian-american-film-festival-at/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 00:46:28 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4388My Father’s Cambodia, a film project supported by the Neighborhood Matching Fund, will screen this Saturday at the Asian American Film Festival. Click here for more information.
]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/11/neighborhood-matching-fund-supported-film-project-wins-place-at-the-seattle-asian-american-film-festival-at/feed/011th Anniversary of 206 Zulu: Celebration of Hip Hop Culture Happens this Weekendhttp://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/05/11th-anniversary-of-206-zulu-celebration-of-hip-hop-culture-happens-this-weekend/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/05/11th-anniversary-of-206-zulu-celebration-of-hip-hop-culture-happens-this-weekend/#commentsThu, 05 Feb 2015 20:12:50 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4379A community event funded in part by our Neighborhood Matching Fund

Hip Hop legends and enthusiasts from around the country will gather in the Pacific Northwest, as 206 Zulu, Seattle’s Hip Hop and community non-profit organization, celebrates its 11th anniversary February 6-8, with an explosive three days of music, art, and dance.

The festivities kick-off Friday, February 6, with an appearance from acclaimed DJ, producer, rapper, and lecturer, 9th Wonder, credited with introducing the now common trend of producing unofficial remixes of entire albums; as well as music provided by some of 206 Zulu’s premier DJs, including Tecumseh, Gumbeaux & Cues; as well as performances from Romaro Franceswa, Jus Moni, and Dex Amora.

Saturday, February 7, will commence with the Meeting of the Minds event, a community forum featuring local organizers, community advocates, industry minds, and special guest and keynote speaker: 9th Wonder. Following the Meeting of the Minds will be the Zulu Throwdown Battle, spotlighting some of the region’s best b-boys and b-girls in heated 1 vs. 1 battles, as well as 1 vs. 1 all-styles battles, competing for cash prizes totaling $1000.

Ceremonies will conclude Sunday with the Community Green Dinner where Hip Hop meets environmental activism, presented by Pursuit of a Green Planet.

]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/05/11th-anniversary-of-206-zulu-celebration-of-hip-hop-culture-happens-this-weekend/feed/0How will you Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 14?http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/03/how-will-you-celebrate-neighbor-appreciation-day-on-february-14/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/03/how-will-you-celebrate-neighbor-appreciation-day-on-february-14/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 21:30:50 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4377Neighbor Appreciation Day is coming up on Saturday, February 14. Need ideas to celebrate? Here are a few!

]]>http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/03/how-will-you-celebrate-neighbor-appreciation-day-on-february-14/feed/0Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day Early by Joining Feet First for Stairway Walks Dayhttp://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/02/celebrate-neighbor-appreciation-day-early-by-joining-feet-first-for-stairway-walks-day/
http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2015/02/02/celebrate-neighbor-appreciation-day-early-by-joining-feet-first-for-stairway-walks-day/#commentsMon, 02 Feb 2015 23:52:20 +0000http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=4375On Saturday, February 7 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, join Feet First for its Third Annual Stairway Walks Day. This event features 14 simultaneous walks across the region, which celebrate the legacy of several hundred publicly accessible stairways.

Feet First Neighborhood Walking Ambassadors will lead 450 participants along several of the region’s most impressive stairways, collectively traversing up and down more than 100,000 steps. The stairway routes featured on Stairway Walks Day are from Cathy and Jake Jaramillo’s book Seattle Stairway Walks: An Up-and-Down Guide to City Neighborhoods.

Urban explorers are invited to join one of 14 guided walks in the following Seattle neighborhoods:

The NPSF can be used for projects valued up to $90,000. Examples of park projects include minor playground improvements, trail upgrades, natural area renovations, park benches and tables, and accessibility improvements. Examples of street projects include sidewalk repair, crossing improvements such as marked crosswalks, curb bulbs, and pedestrian countdown signals; and traffic calming, such as traffic circles and radar speed feedback signs. Awarded projects will be completed in 2016.